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Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag is a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. It adds vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.
Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (150g)
Energy
72
108
Fat
3.5g
5.2g
of which saturates
0.5g
0.8g
Carbohydrate
7g
10.5g
of which sugars
2.4g
3.6g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
2.2g
3.3g
Protein
2g
3g
Salt
0.37g
0.6g
Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age
For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.
Calories in Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag by age
One serving (150g) provides about 108 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.
Age group
Typical daily calories
In one serving (150g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
108kcal
5%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
108kcal
4%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
108kcal
5%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
108kcal
6%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
108kcal
7%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag
One serving (150g) contains about 3.6g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.
Age group
Daily free sugar limit
In one serving (150g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0g
0%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.
Fat in Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag: high, mostly unsaturated
Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag is naturally high in fat, at about 5.25g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 0.75g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In one serving (150g)
% of that
Adult
24g
0.75g
3%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.75g
2%
Age 11 to 14
25g
0.75g
3%
Age 7 to 10
22g
0.75g
3%
Age 4 to 6
18g
0.75g
4%
Salt in Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag by age
Because sainsbury's indian aloo saag is salted, a portion carries about 0.55g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Age group
Max salt
In one serving (150g)
% of that
Adult
6g
0.55g
9%
Age 15 to 18
6g
0.55g
9%
Age 11 to 14
6g
0.55g
9%
Age 7 to 10
5g
0.55g
11%
Age 4 to 6
3g
0.55g
18%
Protein in Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag by age
One serving (150g) provides about 3.0g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In one serving (150g)
% of that
Adult
50g
3g
6%
Age 15 to 18
55g
3g
5%
Age 11 to 14
42g
3g
7%
Age 7 to 10
28g
3g
11%
Age 4 to 6
20g
3g
15%
Is Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag is an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.
Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's indian aloo saag?
One serving (150g) has about 108 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's indian aloo saag?
One serving (150g) has about 108 calories.
Is sainsbury's indian aloo saag good for you?
Sainsbury's Indian Aloo Saag is convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal it is often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.
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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.
